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AI Moves From Pilot Projects to Factory Floors as 68% of Manufacturers Plan Large-Scale Deployment Within a Year: KPMG Report

KPMG Report

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment across the global manufacturing sector. According to KPMG’s Global Tech Report 2026: Industrial Manufacturing, nearly 68% of industrial manufacturing leaders expect to deploy AI at scale within the next 12 months, highlighting a major shift in how manufacturers are approaching digital transformation. The report, based … Read more

Sona Comstar Invests ₹62.6 Crore in Robotics Manufacturing to Expand Beyond Automotive Sector

Sona Comstar

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (Sona Comstar) has approved a capital expenditure of ₹62.6 crore to establish a new business focused on manufacturing advanced robotics components and systems. The move marks a significant step in the company’s diversification strategy as it expands beyond its core automotive business into the rapidly growing robotics and automation sector. … Read more

NEURA Closes One Of The Largest Funding Rounds In Humanoid Robotics History

NEURA Robotics Launches Technological Revolution

German robotics company Neura Robotics has secured a landmark Series C funding round worth up to $1.4 billion, attracting support from some of the world’s biggest technology companies and investors as competition intensifies in the rapidly growing humanoid robotics sector. The funding round includes participation from major global players such as Nvidia, Amazon, Qualcomm, Tether, … Read more

ANSCER Robotics secures $5.4 million in series A round

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Industrial automation startup ANSCER Robotics has raised US$5.4 million (approximately ₹45 crore) in a Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, as global demand for AI-driven robotics and smart factory solutions continues to accelerate. The funding round also saw participation from Info Edge along with several angel investors. Funding to Support Global Expansion … Read more

Siemens and Capgemini Expand Strategic Partnership to Build AI-Native Digital Solutions for Industry Transformation

From left) Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries and Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG; and Aiman Ezzat, CEO, Capgemini Group Source: Siemens AG

Siemens AG and Capgemini have announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership to co-develop AI-native digital solutions designed to revolutionize product engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Unlike traditional tools that integrate AI as an add-on, these new solutions will embed artificial intelligence at their core from inception — driving measurable impact across efficiency, sustainability, quality, … Read more

Leanworx Secures ₹8.3 Crore Seed Funding to Scale Industry 4.0 Solutions in India and Beyond

Learnworx Founder

Bengaluru-based Leanworx, a startup revolutionizing manufacturing productivity through real-time machine monitoring, has raised ₹8.3 crore in its seed funding round. Led by YourNest Venture Capital, the funding includes ₹6.5 crore from YourNest and ₹1.5 crore from an angel investment group. Fueling Growth and Innovation The newly secured funds will accelerate Leanworx’s expansion in India and … Read more